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Services: A disability related Computer Center providing information, referral and hands on demonstrations on assisted technology. Works with all ages and disabilities. Income source: membership fees, private donations, public funding

Inter-library loans of books, books on CDs, DVDs; answers reference questions. Web access available. Story hours, summer reading and special programs for children; craft and informational programs for adults; FAX transmission, $1; meeting room for programs or meetings. OSL cards accepted. Income Source: Local; fund raising

The RI Department of Labor and Training provides workforce development, workforce security and workforce protection to the state's workers, employers and citizens, offering employment services, educational services and economic opportunity to both individuals and employers. DLT protects the workforce by enforcing labor laws, prevailing wage rates and workplace health and safety standards. The department also provides temporary income support to unemployed and temporarily disabled workers.

Hope Nursing Home Care provides home health care services to Rhode Island residents who require assistance with everyday living. Offers physical therapy to improve movement.

Programs within the formal criminal justice system that provide facilities for the detention of people who have been charged with a crime and are awaiting trial, and/or the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of people who have been sentenced to imprisonment after conviction for a criminal offense.

Any person who is temporarily or permanently disabled may apply for a disability parking placard. To do so, you and your physician must jointly complete the application. Submit the form by fax at (401) 462-0829 or mail to the DMV headquarters in Cranston, Attn: Parking Permits Office. If your application is approved, you will be notified by mail.

Speech therapists work with patients to correct speech or swallowing disorders and help restore language and communication skills. Many of our patients come to us after a brain injury, neuromuscular diseases, stroke, or other injury or illness. Based on each patient's unique needs and goals, the speech pathologist will develop a program with exercises and activities to strengthen muscles, sharpen speech, and improve reading, recall, and listening skills. Based on each patient's unique needs, the speech therapist will develop a program with the exercises and activities to meet patient goals. Our speech therapists also work with cognitive communication impairments such as attention, memory, and problem-solving disorders. Our speech therapists help patients: Improve clarity of speech. Improve reading, communication, and language skills. Understand safe swallowing strategies. Participate in LSVT LOUD treatment for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Services: Residential support in group homes and apartments; health and life education; behavior management; Independent Living Program; family support. Serving people, 21+ with physical/developmental needs. Provides a home-like environment wherein the resident is challenged to discover her/his own unique dignity and worth. Emphasizes consistent and individualized programming to encourage each resident to develop to his/her greatest potential and to have as much control over their own lives as they are capable of having. Support also supplied to persons living in their own homes, apartments or their family home.

A maritime Charter School for Providence children named for Captain Paul Cuffee, a successful ship captain, merchant, philanthropist, and educator. A maritime theme is woven through the scientific and technical curriculum. Average class size: 21

A non profit agency dedicated to the education of Rhode Island youth regarding the dangers of drinking and driving. Provides safe transport to/ from school sporting events, playing a short educational video about the dangers of underage drinking/ driving. Assists schools by creating mock DUI scenes for educational purposes.

The Insurance Division is responsible for conducting financial examinations of domestic insurance companies to ensure financial solvency and market conduct examinations of domestic or foreign insurance companies to ensure compliance with the insurance statutes and regulations. The program performs several licensing functions including, but not limited to, the licensing of companies, producers, adjusters and appraisers. The program also reviews rate and form filings for the Life, Accident and Health, and Property and Casualty lines of business for compliance with state statutes and regulations, and addresses consumer complaints for these lines of business. The program monitors and introduces legislation in order to maintain accreditation by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which it initially received in June of 1993. The division was re-accredited in December 1998, December 2003, June 2009, and in June 2014, each time receiving the maximum accreditation period of five years. The Rhode Island Insurance Division is part of the U.S. insurance regulatory framework which is a highly coordinated state-based national system designed to protect policyholders and to serve the greater public interest through the effective regulation of the U.S. insurance marketplace. Through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), insurance regulators establish national standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews and coordinate their regulatory oversight to better protect the interests of consumers while ensuring a strong, viable insurance marketplace. U.S. insurance regulators also participate in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) along with the NAIC by participating in major standard setting initiatives, including working with fellow regulators from around the world to better supervise cross-border insurers, identifying systemic risk in the insurance sector, and creating international best practices.

Kingstown Crossings II is a Housing Tax Credit property, offering modern 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments

Assisted Living: Discreet support available 24 hours a day from our professional staff. Offers a broad range of services, including: Personal care – assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, getting dressed and safety checks; escorting to and from daily events; Medication management – includes consultation with primary physicians and pharmacies, plus ordering and scheduled reviews by a licensed nurse; Incontinence management – daytime and overnight assistance.

Parent Educators listen and respond to family needs and link families with: medical homes to ensure children are receiving well-child visits and health screenings, community resources and social supports, and other families with young children. Barrington: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Bristol: Bristol Warren Regional School Department 401) 253-4000 Central Falls: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program 401-723-4520 Charlestown: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Coventry: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 Cranston: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 Cumberland: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 East Greenwich: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center East Providence: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Exeter: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Hopkinton: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Jamestown: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Johnston: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 Lincoln: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 Little Compton: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Middletown: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Newport: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 North Kingstown: North Kingstown School District, Office of Family Learning North Providence: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 North Smithfield: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 Pawtucket: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program 401-723-4520 Providence: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program 401-723-4520 Providence: Federal Hill House 401-421-4722 Richmond: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Smithfield: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 South Kingstown: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Tiverton: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Warren: Bristol Warren Regional School Department 401) 253-4000 Warwick: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 West Greenwich: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center West Warwick: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 Westerly: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Woonsocket: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384

Professional nurses, therapists, and social workers treat a wide range of medical conditions, allowing you to rest and recover in the comfort of home. Home health can help if you or a family member: Has a new diagnosis or an exacerbation of an existing diagnosis; Has a new medication; Requires teaching on a disease process or medication; Is at risk for or experiencing complications requiring labs; Requires other skilled nursing services (wound care, teaching, observation, and assessment); Requires frequent follow-up from a physician’s office; Has frequent re-hospitalizations; Exhibits behaviors that indicate risk for falls.

The Pawtucket Foundation represents the business and not-for-profit sector as an advocate and catalyst for downtown, riverfront and transportation gateway enhancements within the City of Pawtucket. As civic entrepreneurs, we foster a vision of the community's future by mobilizing and coordinating research, information, talent and resources to positively impact the City.

Dentists and hygienists provide a full range of comprehensive dental services to both children and adults. General Dentistry; Cleaning and Checkup; Fillings; Crowns; Extractions; Fluoride; Sealants; Preventative; Hygienic; Restorative

A unit of the National Park Service, 4.5 acre Roger Williams National Memorial is filled with biographical exhibits commemorating Rhode Island's founding father, a fervent believer in religious freedom.

VSA arts Rhode Island, in collaboration with the RI Department of Education, provides arts programming for special education and at-risk students in grades K-12 at approximately two- dozen school sites per year. Professional artists-in-residence work with children in the visual, literary, and performing arts. The programs are individually designed to meet the needs of students, enhance existing educational objectives, and provide educators with professional development in the arts.

Restaurant Program for seniors started in 2007. Seniors are able to obtain a voucher to take to a participating restaurant in exchange for meal options provided by the restaurant.

Personalized Case Management (Non-Medical): Case managers work with clients to understand and get access to services they are eligible for and to help them take control of certain aspects of their lives. Case managers provide direction on things such as assistance with paperwork and connections to medical, dental, and mental health providers. Case managers also provide information regarding housing, legal referrals, food resources, wellness programs, emotional support, education, medication, clinical trials, and statewide service organizations. Oral Health Care Services This program provides access to dental insurance for individuals who do not currently have it. In partnership with Delta Dental, APRI clients are enrolled in an insurance plan that covers teeth cleanings and allows for a maximum annual coverage for pre-approved dental services of $1,750. Medically necessary exceptions that exceed this amount are considered on a case-by-case basis. All payments are made directly to the provider on behalf of the client. Emergency Financial Assistance Program Clients may be eligible to receive financial assistance for a variety of needs, including medical costs, rent, heat, and other utility expenses. Verification of income and expenses, along with completion of an Emergency Financial Assistance application is necessary. Clients must apply for funding, with an annual limit of $2,500. All payments are made by APRI directly to the landlord or service provider, as appropriate. Bus Passes & RIDE Tickets Limited supplies of RIPTA bus passes and RIDE tickets are available for persons in need of transportation to medical visits. Clients who are able to obtain their own transportation are not eligible. Clients who are disabled are encouraged to apply for bus passes through RIPTA directly, or we can assist you in applying. Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling Services (Outpatient) Clients can receive counseling by providers who specialize in HIV, relationships, substance use/abuse, and other issues. Services are provided to individuals regardless of insurance status. (Counseling services are also available for HIV-negative individuals. Please contact us to discuss and set up an appointment.) Afia Center for Health & Wellness APRI is proud to offer of a variety of services through our Afia Center for Health & Wellness, co-located at Open Doors at 485 Plainfield St. in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Providence. Afia is a drop-in center that operates on Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-3 p.m. and offers hot meals; a food pantry that also includes access to personal care items; outings and group activities; and much more. New members must meet with APRI’s program coordinator to determine eligibility for services. There is no fee associated with the services offered through the Afia Center. Nutritional Support Clients who have a statement or evaluation from their medical provider indicating the need of a nutritional supplement are provided cases of Ensure Plus or Glucerna. Clients who have health insurance are eligible for this program if they can show written proof that they cannot get nutritional supplements from their own pharmacy. APRI’s licensed dietitian provides counseling for a client who is prescribed nutritional supplements. ADAP Enrollment & Medication Management We can assist clients in filling out and submitting paperwork for the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program, which guarantees access to HIV and other necessary medications. In addition, APRI offers services from a registered provider who can discuss medications with clients as needed. Legal Services & Referrals For older individuals living with HIV, end-of-life planning can be critically important. APRI partners with local attorneys who specialize in elder and estate planning to offer the creation and notarization of documents such as: Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters, RI Health Care Power of Attorney, RI Living Will, and HIPAA authorization form. Clients need only be Ryan White eligible to receive these services. Housing Advocacy Stable housing is a crucial part of maintaining one’s overall health. We work with clients who are homeless, housing unstable, or who are seeking a change to their housing situation to apply for assistance, search for different housing options, and more. Health Insurance Premium Assistance APRI can assist clients who need help paying for their own health insurance premiums or COBRA payments for up to six months. If longer term assistance is needed, we will help a client transition to another insurance provider through Health Source RI.

OSCIL’s knowledgeable staff can assist consumer’s in setting goals for self-sufficiency in the home. Centers for Independent Living teach a wide range of skills needed to live independently and manage life with a disability. Skills training is available to persons with disabilities in almost any topic where there is a need for more independence. CILs work with individuals to increase their skills which can help them gain more control of their lives. Skills training can include basic everyday responsibilities such as: self-care, meal preparation, budgeting, and arranging transportation. It also can address housing needs, teaching individuals the importance of self-advocacy, one’s need for accommodations and/or rights in the community. ***Life skills training is goal directed and does not involve long-term case management or therapeutic intervention. As part of OSCIL’s mission to provide outreach, education and opportunities for peer support, OSCIL offers Lunch and Learn workshops highlighting various solutions that can increase access in your home and community. As part of OSCIL’s mission to provide outreach, education, and opportunities for peer support, OSCIL offers free “Lunch and Learn” workshops highlighting various solutions that can increase access in the home and community. ***Workshops are being held in person and on Zoom. Unless the event says otherwise, workshops are held at our location at 1944 Warwick Avenue in Warwick. Advance registration to attend in-person is required. A light lunch and refreshments will be served.

We are dedicated to being Rhode Island’s provider of choice for both Shared Living and Community Connections services. We accomplish this by putting the people we support at the center of all we do and by providing excellent customer service to all team participants including guardians, social case workers, and family members. This commitment is demonstrated by the fact that we respond to more requests for emergency services than any other Shared Living provider in the state.

The Center for Lincoln Seniors provides transportation to and from the Senior Center, to the meal site, for shopping, and more! Call for more information or to schedule a pick up time. 401-753-7000.